Our trip was amazing - the highlight being our day with Stefano. I can't recommend him enough. He is so passionate about Rome and loves telling you things that you would not find in a tour book.

We visited Lake Bracciano and then had lunch in Ceri. I can't believe I would have missed out on the beautiful countryside had I stayed the whole time in Rome.

Oh, and my boyfriend proposed!

WW

now THAT is Romantic!

Congratulatios... here's to many years!

Now that's what I call a birthday surprise!

WOW! That's wonderful on both fronts! Congratulations and glad to have been able to contribute!

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Wonder Woman, Congratulations on the proposal. Best wishes for many happy days together. Thanks for posting upon your return. I've sent an e-mail to Stefano. He's gotten back to me with some questions and hopefully I will hear from him soon with suggestions and rates. Thanks again.

Thanks for all the lovely comments.

You can't go wrong with Stefano - I really mean that!

WW

Wonder Woman, I'm so glad that everything worked out so well. Stefano is a real gem, isn't he? I know he made my recent trip with my mother very memorable. We did the same daytrip with him, as well as a night tour.

Congrats on the proposal! Now we will look forward to hearing about your honeymoon destination! :)

Statia

You hear about lots of recommendations on sites but you always wonder how accurate they are and I have to say everything written about Stefano is true. He is genuinely a nice guy who is passionate about his country and its history. Very refreshing!

As for honeymoon, funny you should mention it but I have posted another message asking for help/hints re. a stopover place in between Rome and Siena (where we are spending a few days). We have one night free in between and I'm looking for a hidden gem in between the two places. I want it to be more 5 star than B&B but definitely no corporate/major touristy hotel. Had some good suggestions on my other post but just in case....

WW